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Prof. Eidlin on the future for Qubecs Labour Movement

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:31

Sociologist and labour expert Professor Barry Eidlin was recently invited to address the delegates of the ?tats gnraux du syndicalisme (EGS, Estates-General of Qubec Labour).

Read the full article with his reflections from attending the two-day symposium in April 2026 on the Faculty of Arts news website.?

Published: 19 May 2026

Expert: Ebola outbreak

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 15:18

Over 100 deaths and more than 500 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Director-General of the World Health Organization has expressed deep concern about the scale and speed of the epidemic.

A Թ expert is available to comment:

Published: 19 May 2026

Bargaining Update C AGSEM

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:36

Following the exchange of monetary proposals in March, the parties have continued to meet regularly, including sessions on May 6 and May 11.

Progress has been made, including agreement on the Selection and Appointment article. Constructive discussions have also helped narrow differences on the Leaves article and clarify job descriptions for certain course-related positions. Current discussions are focused primarily on workload and related processes. While progress continues, several key items remain under discussion.

Published: 19 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:28

Le programme bilingue B.C.L./J.D. de Թ contribue expliquer lobtention de ces postes trs convoits

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Campus news - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:18

Bilingual BCL/JD program helps explain Թ graduates success in obtaining the highly competitive positions

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Jumping gene helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:13

Researchers at Թ have discovered a centuries-old genetic mutation that helps to explain why some French?Canadians in Quebec are at an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Until quite recently, standard genetic tests have not been able to identify this jumping gene cause.

The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Genetics, suggest better-targeted genetic testing could help identify people at higher cancer risk who were previously missed.

Published: 19 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:10

Install sous le carrefour en Y ramnag de lUniversit Թ, le bassin prvient la surcharge du rseau dgouts de Montral et rduit les risques dinondation

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Campus news - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:00

Built beneath Թϡs redesigned Y-intersection, the new basin is designed to help prevent the overloading of Montreals drainage system and reduce the impact of floods

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Meet the 2026 Prize Recipients of the Թ Dobson Cup

News - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 14:29
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this program possible! Meet the 2026 Dobson Cup winners across the 4?tracks Published: 15 May 2026

Tony Keller Wins the Donner Prize for Borderline Chaos | The Globe and Mail

News - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 13:15

May 15, 2026 | Tony Keller has won the Donner Prize for Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong, written for the 2025 Թ Max Bell Lectures. The $60,000 prize, presented at a gala in Toronto on Thursday, recognizes excellence in Canadian public policy writing. The jury praised Keller for laying out how Canada's broken immigration system can be rebuilt, calling the book essential reading for any policy-maker grappling with the file.

Published: 15 May 2026

Expert:?Canada?aims?to double electricity capacity by 2050?

News - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:41

A new national strategy?aims to?double the capacity of the countrys electricity grid by 2050, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he announced the plan Thursday.??

Fran?ois?Bouffard?is?an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.?He can discuss grid reliability, electricity demand growth, and the technical challenges of operating and stabilizing a significantly expanded national grid.?

Published: 15 May 2026

Explosions, colour changes, and hands-on science: the Թ Chemistry Outreach Groups 24 Hours of Science Event

News - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:07

On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the Թ Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed?220 guests.?

Published: 15 May 2026

Ya Hsuan (Wendy) Lin, Recipient of the 2026 Best Undergraduate Paper in International Development Studies Prize

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:07

The Institute for the Study of International Development congratulates Wendy Lin, recipient of this years Best Undergraduate Paper in International Development Studies Prize. Wendy is a Joint Honours International Development Studies and Cultural Studies graduate with a minor in East Asian Language and Literatures. She received the award for her honours thesis, ȥȥ C Coming and Going: A Qualitative Study on First- and 1.5-Generation Taiwanese Return Migration.

Published: 14 May 2026

Construction starts: Macdonald Campus C Removal of Temporary Classrooms

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:51

Թϡs Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) will carry out Project 23-035 near the Centennial Centre on the Macdonald Campus. The project involves the decommissioning and removal of the temporary classrooms located near the building.

Work will also include the removal of associated underground services, dismantling of the existing gravel pad, and full restoration of the site, including seeding to return the area to its original use as a soccer field.

Published: 14 May 2026

Spring 2026 Convocation Award Processing Deadline

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:48

This message should be directed to All Undergraduate Convocation Award Processors

Dear Award Processors:

As part of your preparation for processing Spring Convocation awards beginning the month of May, please be advised of the processing deadline being imposed. It is very important that you make every effort to meet the deadline date as prescribed.

Published: 14 May 2026

Lab workshops held for CEGEP students

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:36

On April 24th and May 8th, the Department of Bioengineering welcomed Quebec CEGEP students interested in Bioengineering for a lab workshop and recruitment event held at our teaching laboratory. Students gained hands-on experience through experiments led by our Lab technician team and graduate students from Professor Caroline Wagner's research team.

Published: 14 May 2026

Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji awarded the Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Therapeutic Discovery

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:35
Congratulations to Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji!

The Department of Human Genetics is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji on being named one of Թϡs newest Canada Research Chairs.

In the latest announcement from the Government of Canada, Թ was awarded 16 new or renewed chairs, recognizing excellence in research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. Dr. Yoshijis appointment as a Canada Research Chair highlights his outstanding contributions to the field of genetics and his commitment to advancing our understanding of human health.

Published: 14 May 2026

Թ researchers help secure Canadian access to the worlds largest telescope

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:19

A team led by the Universit de Montral, the Observatoire du?Mont?Mgantic?(OMM) and the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), in partnership with the University of British Columbia and Թ, has been awarded nearly $11.3 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support Canadas contribution to ANDES, a flagship scientific instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) under construction in Chile.??

Published: 14 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:25

De la physique fondamentale au bien-tre des enfants, les chercheuses et chercheurs de Թ se distinguent dans de multiples disciplines

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Թϡs Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:18

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

Թ celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Published: 14 May 2026

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